Gift Giving Guides

Holiday shopping can be quite the challenge. In today’s world we are all working to make each dollar stretch farther.  We have put together a few gift giving guides to help you shop this 2011 Holiday Season.

Whether need gift ideas for Mom, for your student or gifts specifically on a budget we have put together some great suggestions.  Each guide includes eco-friendly gifts, budget gifts, cool gifts and fashion gifts too.

Don’t forget to take along your Maggie Bags Tote of Many Colors to carry all those fabulous gifts you will be buying!

Happy Shopping!

-The Maggie Bags Team

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Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Stocking stuffers are often an afterthought during the gift buying process.  We often dismiss the task thinking it will be easy.  Sometimes that is not the case.

Buying the right stocking stuffers can be a challenge. Space is limited in a stocking so it is best to determine your goals first.  Are you looking to fill it with a few “big” thins or many “little” things? Having a game plan before you start shopping can save you time and energy.  If you buy too many little knick knacks it can end up taking an hour to pull everything out of the stocking!

Finding a unique stocking stuffer can become a real conversation piece long after the Christmas tree is gone. Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for everyone on your list. The lists include everything from the practical to the entertaining to the truly unique.

Stocking stuffers for anyone on your list:

• Maggie Bags Key Chain in their favorite color
• Socks
• Favorite candies
• Movie or video game
• CD
• Jump drive
• Gift Cards
• Underwear
• Favorite Coffee
• Watch
• Phone accessories
• Other Fun knick knacks: headphones, coffee mugs
• Gag gifts

Additional ideas for Him:

• Sports items: golf balls, fishing lures, pocket knives etc.
• Small tools
• Small auto accessories
• Recycled bottle openers

Additional ideas for Her:

• Favorite makeup items: lip gloss, lip stick, eyeshadow, mascara, make up brushes etc.
• Maggie Bags Cosmetics Bag: small or travel size to put make up products in
• Maggie Bags Wallet in her favorite color
• Small Jewelry: there’s a lot of really cool jewelry made from recycled material, like these Bike Chain earrings

Eco-friendly stocking stuffers:

• Any Maggie Bag (of course)
• Recycled Glass Owl Nightlight
• My Eco Can

These things should get your stocking stuffer wheels turning and maybe you will come up with some even cooler ideas. Just remember…

1. Stockings aren’t that big!
2. Good gifts can come in small sizes
3. Don’t over think it!

Happy shopping!

~The Maggie Bags Team

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Gift Guide: Gifts for Students

The Holiday Season is upon us,and there much shopping to be done. Shopping for students can sometimes be difficult for aunts, uncles, parents and grandparents. You could try and buy the latest laptop, cell phone or iPad only to have your student ask for the upgrade in a week! High school students, as well as college students always want the latest and greatest products.

We suggest another idea…gift cards! You can get gift cards for so many things restaurants, grocery stores, iTunes, your students favorite clothing store or just give them a bank gift card they can use anywhere (BEWARE of hidden fees). Now w know what you’re thinking  “I don’t want to just hand them a gift card!” A creative way to give your student this particular gift is to slide it into a Maggie Bags Wallet, Tote, Cosmetic bag or Executive Laptop Bag. This allows you to give an actual gift that lets your student be the next “Green” trend setter, as well as gives them a surprise.

Where can you get gift cards?

• Drugstores and Superstores: They have walls full of gift cards from any place you could imagine. You can run in and run out or grab these gifts while doing your grocery shopping
• Online: If you can’t make it out to a store to pick up one of these little plastic super gifts you can always go online and have one mailed to you.

High School Students like:

• Gift cards from:
  • Their favorite clothing store: so they can get that shirt they saw last week
  • The movies: they can go see the new Twilight when it comes out
  • Gas stations (if they have a car): help them get where they want to go

College Students like:

• Gift Cards from:
  • Restaurants: College students love to eat! Try fast food gift cards to places like McDonalds , Starbucks gift cards are great for those late nights of studying OR give them a gift card to their favorite sit down restaurant they can treat themselves and you can pick up the tab without even being there
  • Gas stations: This  is really helpful if your student lives off campus
  • Target or Walmart: College students adore these one stop shops

From Maggie Bags for Any Student:

• Medium Tote: a great everyday size bag, not too big or too small
• Executive Laptop: If your student carries their laptop to class this bag will hold it in style along with pens, pencils and notebooks
• Cosmetics Bag: high school girls love experimenting with makeup, give them something to keep it organized
• Campus Tote: good everyday bag with thicker straps, looks great weather you are wearing sweats or dressing up.
• Large Tote: I have this bag and it is great for everyday, on campus or just running errands.
• Exclusive Student Bundle: buy a bundle and save a bundle combined into one package

Maggie Bags make great gifts and they make an excellent conversation piece. Exclusive Maggie Bags bundles are eco-friendly and a great gift for any student.

Happy shopping!

~The Maggie Bags Team

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